Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi buzzed with excitement as PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026 on Monday. Global luminaries in technology, budding entrepreneurs, and policymakers converge to unpack AI’s profound impacts on healthcare, education, and governance excellence.
BJP MP Sambit Patra shared optimistic insights in an interview. With states’ leaders present, it’s clear India is charging ahead in AI, he remarked. ‘This will spark innovation, entrepreneurship, cutting-edge research, and development nationwide, with focused policy dialogues,’ Patra elaborated.
The summit bolsters ‘Make in India’ and universal AI access, cementing India’s status as a premier AI hub. Patra stressed its long-term value in equipping youth to build a prosperous India.
On the India-US trade deal, Patra noted advantages like lowered tariffs aiding MSMEs, complementing prior agreements with the UK and EU. Yet, agriculture’s vulnerabilities necessitate waiting for comprehensive terms before judgments.
Addressing West Bengal’s election issues, Patra endorsed suspending seven negligent SIR officials. ‘Safeguarding voters’ rights is democracy’s bedrock,’ he emphasized. Enhanced BLO oversight is essential to rectify lists and resolve citizen concerns.
This powerhouse event heralds an era where AI propels India to new heights of innovation and self-reliance.